Postdoctoral Researcher - Pacific Northwest Organic Center

The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead and support field-based research trials at Rodale Institute’s Pacific Northwest Organic Center in Rockport, WA. This position focuses on both perennial and annual cropping systems and includes responsibilities spanning experimental design, field implementation, data collection, and day-to-day plot maintenance.

Requirements

• Design, implement, and manage field experiments in perennial and annual cropping systems
• Lead data collection efforts, including soil health metrics, plant growth, yield, pest and disease monitoring, and environmental data
• Evaluate and integrate weed management, pest pressure, and disease dynamics within organic and regenerative production systems
• Maintain research plots, including irrigation, planting, weeding, and coordination of day-to-day field operations
• Coordinate with farm staff and seasonal workers to ensure timely and accurate execution of field activities
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical methods
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and grant deliverables
• Support outreach activities, including field days, workshops, and presentations to farmers and stakeholders

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premium for full-time employees and their dependents
• sharing premium cost for dental & vision plans
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan
• life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 100% paid short and long-term disability coverage
• competitive time off program
• 5 floating holidays for full-time employees
• 12 company paid holidays